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On #6Dec, 1998, Hugo Chávez was first elected Venezuela’s president, ending 40 years of a corrupt two-party system known as puntofijismo. The bipartisanship squandered the country's vast oil wealth, condemning people to poverty.
Chávez’ victory opened a new era 🧵
Chávez’ victory opened a new era 🧵
“The people united will never be defeated!” This is how Venezuelans celebrated Chávez’ victory. He got the largest percentage of the popular vote in four decades.
The streets were electrified. History was being written, revolution was in the air.
📹Video from 1998👇
The streets were electrified. History was being written, revolution was in the air.
📹Video from 1998👇
After taking office in Feb 1999, Chavez declared a “social emergency” to lift 78% of Venezuelans out of poverty. He launched Plan Bolivar 2000, a program to rebuild the country’s crumbling infrastructure, provide mass vaccination, free healthcare and subsidized food for the poor.
